Cassius
1996–2019·Paris, France
Zdar and Boom Bass. "Cassius 1999" is a French house anthem, four-on-the-floor perfection. Zdar's production credits read like a hall of fame: Phoenix, Beastie Boys, Cat Power. The man had golden ears. Lost him in 2019. The music world got a lot quieter that day.
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Philippe Zdar
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Half of Cassius. Produced Phoenix (Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix), Beastie Boys, Cat Power. Died 2019.
Boom Bass
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Hubert Blanc-Francard. Half of Cassius. Continues solo work after Zdar's passing.